Il Nuovo Gabbiano

I found the food poor and far too expensive for what tasted cheap and badly made. The service was worse: staff seemed unprofessional, inattentive, and unprepared for tourists. They didn’t speak English or explain the menu, so we had to guess, and wrong dishes often arrived without anyone seeming to care. It felt like a waste of time and money. I’d tell other travelers to avoid it; there are plenty of nearby restaurants with better food and service.

The rooms were comfortable and clean, and the hotel is in a great spot right by the port. Staff were friendly. The elevator didn’t seem to work properly, and if you’re driving, you’ll have to find parking away from the hotel.

We came for a meal in mid April, out of season, as three couples. We didn’t stay at the hotel. The restaurant is right at the harbor, so the view is nice, and the service was friendly. The place was clean, and all the different dishes we tried tasted fresh and were prepared well. Still, nothing really stood out, and I found the pizza a bit weak. It’s a solid choice if you want a decent, tasty meal, but I missed that little extra, so I’m giving it 4 stars.

At 22:44, staff moved me, seemingly just to make things difficult. The whole process felt petty, hostile, and needlessly bureaucratic, far from professional hospitality. A few hours later, I was at the beach having a drink when the “boss” disturbed us and accused us of stealing glasses. He came across like a wannabe mafioso. Unfriendly and overcomplicated service. Definitely not somewhere I’d return to.